2013 Toyota 4Runner problems and recalls
Owners have filed 36 complaints on the 2013 Toyota 4Runner, and NHTSA has issued 6 recalls. The most cited component is the Unknown Or Other (10 complaints).
36
Complaints
6
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
2
Injuries
59.5
Severity index
Severity index 59.5 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.
Components cited in complaints
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 10 | 27.8% |
| AIR BAGS | 9 | 25.0% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | 13.9% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | 11.1% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | 11.1% |
| ENGINE | 3 | 8.3% |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | 5.6% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 5.6% |
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 1 |
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 0.6x those in 2020 to 2022 (5 against 9).
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V005000 | 09/01/2019 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Ge |
| 19V741000 | 17/10/2019 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, |
| 17V425000 | 03/07/2017 | STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by SET or SET dealers. The adhesive attaching the hood scoop may weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach from the vehicle. |
| 18V024000 | 09/01/2018 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, |
| 16V577000 | 03/08/2016 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured September 3, 2009, to December 1, 2014. The affected vehicles may be equipped with accessory exhaust tips installed by SET or SET dealers that may contact peop |
| 15V515000 | 13/08/2015 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured March 29, 2010, to July 30, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with accessory exhaust tips installed by SET or SET dealers that may contact people and |
Other Toyota 4Runner model years
Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 13 years side by side.
- 2012sev 81.1
- 2014sev 67.2
- 2015sev 93.5
- 2016sev 77.6
- 2017sev 75.7
- 2018sev 70.2
- 2019sev 67.7
- 2020sev 81.9
- 2021sev 63.9
- 2022sev 102.8
- 2023sev 100.0
- 2025sev 51.9
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.